Gwyneth Paltrow's Tropical Triumph in Summer's Best Silhouette

Gwyneth Paltrow may have been hosting a screening in East Hampton for the film Hector and the Search for Happiness earlier this week, but the Academy Award–winner clearly found her bliss in the form of a Wes Gordon midi dress. A subtle shibori print mimicked designers’ recent penchant for all things tropical, and Paltrow—freshly bronzed from the sun—looked the very picture of a glowing starlet. The actress and Web entrepreneur’s trick to pulling off the midi—which hits mid-calf—is all in the fun, neutral-toned flatform sandals. Here, we roundup five takes on the look to carry you through the dog days of summer (and, with the addition of a simple cardigan, well into autumn).